On March 16, Albuquerque’s own Launchpad presents Truckfighters, Crobot, and Black Maria. Doors for this 21+ show are scheduled to open at 7 p.m., with the first band taking the stage at 8 p.m. Entry is only $8 but is subject to change at the door.

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Formed in 2001, Sweden’s Truckfighters play a mix of stoner and psychedelic rock. The band’s latest full-length studio CD is titled Universe.

Around since 1997, Albuquerque’s Launchpad has played host to bands of numerous genres, including punk, indie rock, and metal. The Launchpad is located on 618 Central Avenue Southwest, which is between 6th and 7th streets.

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Octavio Ramos Jr. has been listening to all genres of heavy metal since he was in his teens. He has written extensively about the genre in magazines such as Sounds of Death, Pit, Explicitly Intense, Forbidden, and Soundchecks. For the past several years, he has focused on New Mexico bands that play extreme music. Contact me at octavio_christine_ramos@msn.com.